TM5546 - Metabolic and Other Problems in Neonates

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Medicine & Dentistry

Available to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology.

Review of normal metabolic processes and their physiological, biochemical and pathological manifestations. The embryological development of the gastro-intestinal tract will be reviewed with particular regard to congenital abnormalities and their management. Other problems in the overall management of a sick baby in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will be considered.

Learning Outcomes

• to acquire the theoretical skills to manage these problems in the context of a modern Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit;
• to acquire the underpinning knowledge and skills to recognise, investigate and manage the common metabolic and other problems of neonates;
• to develop an understanding of basic metabolic processes and their pathology in the neonate.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Professor Tarun Sen Gupta.
Contact hours:	42 hours
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); assignments (70%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2007
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Dr John Whitehall.
Contact hours:	42 hours
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); assignments (70%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.